Jacob Rees-Mogg blasts lazy UK workers: Minister backs Liz Truss’ call for workers to show ‘more transplant’
- The Minister for Government Efficiency demonstrated against the work-from-home culture
- Ms Truss was heard criticizing the British work ethic in audio recording
- She had suggested that people lacked the “skill and commitment” of foreign workers
Jacob Rees-Mogg has backed Liz Truss after her controversial comments that British workers needed “more transplant”.
The Secretary for Government Efficiency defended the Tory leadership leader as he railed against the “lazy culture” of work from home.
In an audio recording leaked last week, Ms Truss could be heard criticizing Britain’s work ethic, pointing out that people lacked the “skills and commitment” of foreign workers.
Mr Rees-Mogg said: “Liz Truss’ sensible comments about low productivity in the UK economy have drawn much political criticism, but they reflect an unfortunate reality in much of the UK state.
“It’s not good for the government or for the public at large.”
The Secretary for Government Efficiency defended the Tory leadership leader as he railed against the “lazy culture” of work from home
He revealed that the number of staff at Whitehall fell five per cent last week from the previous week, despite efforts to bring more officers into the office.
Mr Rees-Mogg added that the figure was below pre-pandemic levels, saying: “Even taking into account the summer holidays, this is hopeless.”
When asked if he would become Miss Truss’ leveling-up secretary, a source close to Mr Rees-Mogg expressed surprise and indicated he was unaware of such a move.
Michael Gove held the position before being sacked by Boris Johnson in one of his final acts before stepping down as Prime Minister. Greg Clark now holds the post.
On Friday, Mr Gove exacted his revenge by backing Rishi Sunak, the former chancellor who brought about Mr Johnson’s ouster, while announcing his expected retirement from front-line politics.
He explained that Liz Truss’ campaign was a “vacation from reality” and that her tax plans would put top executives before the poor.
On Friday, Mr Gove exacted his revenge by backing Rishi Sunak, the former chancellor who brought about Mr Johnson’s ouster, while announcing his expected retirement from front-line politics
Mr Gove wrote in The Times that Mr Sunak would provide millions of people with the support they needed during the cost of living crisis.
He also announced he does not expect to return to government but said it was the “privilege of my life” to serve in the cabinet for 11 years.
His comments have raised questions about his future plans, although sources have denied rumors he could become editor of The Times.
He was a journalist at the newspaper and is friends with the owner, Rupert Murdoch.
Team Truss has blamed Mr Gove for the newspaper’s decision to back Mr Sunak, although a source close to him denied he had any influence.
This week, the leadership contenders face high-profile hustings in Norwich and Birmingham.
Mr Gove wrote in The Times that Mr Sunak would provide millions of people with the support they needed during the cost of living crisis
